ALBERTA'S RUN 2009 CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP BETTING TIPS

Alberta's Run is a hot contender for the 2009 Cheltenham Gold Cup race, especially having triumphed in last year's Royal & SunAlliance Chase at last year's Cheltenham Festival. Having created a solid partnership with jockey A P McCoy, this 8 year-old Irish horse is one of the hottest properties in racing, despite having had a relatively lean year. Alberta's Run has an impeccable lifetime record with 10 wins out of 18 starts with two 2nd place finishes and two 3rd place finishes. Schooled by the renowned trainer Jonjo O'Neill, this horse is definitely considered a contender for this year's Cheltenham Gold Cup. Currently, the odds for Alberta's run are in the neighbourhood of 16/1. ALBERTA'S RUN BETTING TIPSAlberta's Run can hold a lead. If this horse gets out into a leading position midway through the race, you can expect him to stay stuck in and get through the last 3 hurdles properly. This horse boasts an incredible ability to close out a lead and win comfortably even if another horse is challenging. Very rarely does Alberta's run win a race by dominating the whole way through. Early mistakes can generally be dealt with and knowing how to close out a race can make the difference between a winner and a fourth place finisher. At the current price, Alberta's Run represents decent enough value, but I don't see him being able to compete against every single top performer that will be out there. And I assure you, the Gold Cup is full of top performers. Definitely a horse to consider for your show bets and if you're looking for a horse that will close out well, Alberta's Run may be worth a punt. QUICK FACTSAge: 8 Breeding History: Accordion- Holly Grove LassBirthplace: IrelandNickname: N/ARecord: 10 wins from 18 starts.